Clause history · American one-wall, small ball (YMCA side line)
Rule 12 Four-handed and three-handed games: how the wording changed
2 rulebooks state this rule, from June 1900 to 1913. No rewording or change was found.
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The wording
Each part of the rule is followed on its own, oldest rulebook first. Rulebooks of other codes that borrowed the wording appear in their place by date.
Rule 12, part 1 of 4
Begins: “In a four-handed game, the side serving first is…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
In a four-handed game, the side serving first is allowed but one service at the commencement of the game.
- 1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 12, part 2 of 4
Begins: “After the first service each side is allowed two…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
After the first service each side is allowed two consecutive services, the two partners alternating in turn.
- 1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 12, part 3 of 4
Begins: “The server's partner must stand in one of the…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
The server's partner must stand in one of the "partners' boxes" until the ball strikes the service wall on each service.
- 1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 12, part 4 of 4
Begins: “In a three-handed game the single player shall have…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
In a three-handed game the single player shall have every alternate service.
- 1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
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